Gender differences in awareness of diabetes mellitus among the rural population

Authors

  • Iyshwarya Udaya Kumar The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Attibelle, Hobli http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9697-439X
  • Jaya Prakash Murthy The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Attibelle, Hobli
  • Ujwal Upadya The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Attibelle, Hobli
  • Mahesh Venkatesh Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v8i2.16182

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, awareness, Health education

Abstract

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disorder, which is becoming rapidly epidemic in India.There are many complications occur due to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.The outcome of diabetes depends mainly on the patient’s self-management like health-related behavior, which is based on his or her knowledge. Awareness on diabetes mellitus is still a lacunae among the Indian population.

Aims and Objective: To determine the knowledge regarding awareness of diabetes like the risk factors, symptoms, complications and the management among the males and females in rural population.

Materials and Methods: It is a cross sectional study conducted at the tertiary care center in rural Bangalore. A structured questionnaire was used and 300 adults were assessed on their knowledge regarding the awareness of diabetes.

Result: Out of 300 adults, 159 adults (53%) had a history of diabetes. There was no gender difference observed regarding the awareness, nor the education played a role. There was significant difference observed in knowledge of diabetes Mellitus among the diabetics with respect to renal complications (p <0.013), symptoms like blurring of vision (p < 0.043) and burning feet (p < 0.009).

Conclusion: Both the diabetic and non-diabetic groups had very low awareness regarding diabetes and associated risk factors. Both Males and females awareness levels were poor. Proper Diabetic education programme will help in raising public awareness of the disease.

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(2) 2017 44-49

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Author Biographies

Iyshwarya Udaya Kumar, The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Attibelle, Hobli

Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry

Jaya Prakash Murthy, The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Attibelle, Hobli

Professor, Department of Biochemistry,

Ujwal Upadya, The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Attibelle, Hobli

Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry

Mahesh Venkatesh, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka

Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine

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Published

2017-03-01

How to Cite

Kumar, I. U., Murthy, J. P., Upadya, U., & Venkatesh, M. (2017). Gender differences in awareness of diabetes mellitus among the rural population. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 8(2), 44–49. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v8i2.16182

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2017)

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